thrift

• Существительное с двумя различными значениями: может относиться к низкорослому вечнозелёному растению рода Армерия с круглыми розовыми или белыми соцветиями, или описывать качество бережливого отношения к деньгам и избегания ненужных трат.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a low-growing evergreen plant of the genus Armeria with round pink or white flower heads, or it can describe the quality of being careful with money and avoiding unnecessary spending.

1. FrugalityB2formal

   The quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.

   Бережливость

   • Her thrift allowed her to save enough money for a down payment on a house.
   • Thrift is a valuable habit in times of economic uncertainty.
   • He practiced thrift by always looking for the best deals.

   Synonymscarefulnessconservationeconomyfrugalityprudencesavingthriftiness

   Antonymsextravagancelavishnessprofligacysquanderingwastefulness

2. C1formal

   A low-growing evergreen plant of the genus Armeria, with round clusters of pink or white flowers, often found in coastal areas.

   Армерия

   • The thrift plant thrives in sandy, well-drained soil.
   • She planted thrift along the border of her garden for a splash of color.
   • Thrift is a popular choice for rock gardens due to its hardiness.